If you’ve ever used a dating app, you’ve probably experienced the disappointment of meeting someone who doesn’t look quite like their photos. You may have even been a victim of catfishing, where someone creates a fake identity to deceive or scam others online. But what if someone uses your photos to catfish someone else? Continue reading
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In a recent blog post I reported that several police forces in the UK had made headline news because of failures to comply with requirements of the UK GDPR when preparing responses to requests for information made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Continue reading
In recent weeks four police forces in the UK have made headline news because of failures to comply with requirements of the UK GDPR when preparing to respond to requests for information made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Continue reading
On 30 July 2021, Saini J handed down judgment on the Defendant’s strike-out application in Warren v DSG Retail Limited [2021] EWHC 2168 (QB). His decision addresses the viability (or, more properly, the lack thereof) of breach of confidence (BoC) and misuse of private information (MPI) claims against data controllers who have suffered cyber attacks and, in so doing, provides much needed clarity on the recoverability of ATE adverse costs insurance premiums in such claims. Continue reading
Data breaches have become common, and billions of records are stolen worldwide every year. Most of the media coverage of data breaches tends to focus on how the breach happened, how many records were stolen and the financial and legal impact of the incident for organizations and individuals affected by the breach. But what happens to the data that is stolen during these incidents? Continue reading
Businesses faced with a ransom threat face a difficult decision, but going into it with open eyes and a clear decision-making strategy can help ensure you make the right move. Continue reading
The commodification of the internet in the early 1990s brought western societies into the digital age and has changed the way consumers interact with commercial enterprises. The digital industry companies have one thing in common: the use of the user’s personal data through technology to gain competitive advantage. Continue reading
The sports sector was recently identified as a target for cyber attackers in a report published by the National Cyber Security Centre [pdf] (NCSC). The report highlights the cyber threats faced by the sports sector and suggests how to stop or reduce their impact on sports organisations of all sizes – from local clubs to national federations. Continue reading
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